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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Shri G Asok Kumar takes over as the new Director General for the National Mission for Clean Ganga
Shri G Asok Kumar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Jal Shakti took over as the new Director General for the National Mission for Clean Ganga, Ministry of Jal Shakti. He belongs to the Indian Administrative Services Telangana Cadre 1991 batch. In the past, he has held several important positions such as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India and Director in the Ministry of Power. In the past, he has also served as the Executive Director Projects in National Mission for Clean Ganga.
He has worked extensively in the water sector. Before joining NMCG, he served as the Mission Director for National Water Mission where his inspiring work in “Jal Shakthi Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” campaign led to the sanction of over 9.5 lakh water conservation and rainwater harvesting structures all over India. This resulted in him receiving the popular moniker - “the Rain Man of India”. He has also spearheaded several innovative initiatives such as the monthly “Water Talks” and “Water Tech Talks”, preparation of water budgets for all states, water audit of various industrial sector units and irrigation projects to improve the water use efficiency, etc. Additionally, as the District Collector in 2002, he supported the construction of over 0.14 million household toilets in 1000 schools in Nizamabad district and was responsible for providing drinking water supply to over 3 million people in Hyderabad in 2008.
He has also worked in several other sectors such as infrastructure, urban planning, civil aviation, power, sports, welfare, health, education and IT. He has initiated and completed infrastructure projects like the 162 Kms 8 lane Outer Ring Road, 90 MGD Krishna Phase-2 Drinking Water project, 90 MGD Godavari Drinking Water Project and many other Sewerage Treatment Plants. He has played an instrumental role in setting up India’s Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau. He is also the founder President of India Smart Grid Forum.
Shri Asok Kumar is also the recipient of several awards such as the SKOCH Award for Public Services 2021, Jal-Mitra award from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the first Telangana Excellence Award by the Government of Telangana for outstanding work done in Public Administration.
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today expressed his anguish over instances of stigmatizing COVID-19 patients and denial of dignified farewell to people, who succumbed to the virus.
He said such incidents were totally uncalled for and urged the local communities and the society at large to prevent the recurrence of such happenings.
In a Facebook post, Shri Naidu said “The need of the hour is to fight prejudice and nip it in the bud. Otherwise, it can become more toxic than fake news and misinformation”. Urging everybody to treat COVID-19 patients with understanding and empathy, he said “It should be remembered that nobody is totally safe and the invisible virus can infect anybody”.
Pointing out that since time immemorial India is known as a land of tolerance and people have been displaying their empathic nature by coming to the assistance of those in distress, the Vice President described as “disturbing” the media reports of some people, including relatives, of stigmatizing and ostracizing those infected with Coronavirus, mainly due to fear of contracting the infection.
Referring to instances, where people opposed providing burial space to those who died of COVID-19, he said it was totally unacceptable and goes against the age-old Indian traditions of being solidarity with bereaved family members.
Observing that a host of factors such as illiteracy, superstitions, fake news and rumours fuel false beliefs among the people, Shri Naidu urged the health authorities and the media to take up special campaigns to promote awareness and educate people on all the facts relating to the Corona virus and its transmission. “The correct message has to be reiterated, reinforced and widely disseminated to ensure that it creates a positive impact and brings about the desired transformation in behaviour.
Expressing optimism that the dire situation caused by the pandemic can be overcome by striving collectively, he said the first and foremost task is to flatten the curve. “Every citizen has to act responsibly by adhering to the norms like frequent hand washing, wearing masks and maintaining social distancing”, he emphasized.
He also urged everybody to pay attention towards boosting one’s immunity and practicing Yoga for overall improvement of health. Observing that many people get into negative emotions like anger and restlessness during times of crisis, Shri Naidu stressed the need to cultivate positive emotions like contentment, gratitude, empathy, forgiveness and a whole gamut of positive traits. “In fact, this is the essence of spirituality”.
Referring to Kargil Vijay Diwas today, the Vice President said “As we pay homage to martyred soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas, the nation is ever grateful to Indian Armed Forces for their valor, patriotism and sacrifices in protecting the sovereignty of the motherland”.
He also called for expressing gratitude to farmers, the “unsung COVID warriors”, who have been rendering selfless service in ensuring food security and to support the dedicated efforts of healthcare personnel, police, media, sanitation workers and delivery persons.
Ministry of Defence
Indo-Uzbekistan Field Training Exercise 'DUSTLIK ' commences in Ranikhet
The India – Uzbekistan joint military exercise “DUSTLIK II” commenced today in Foreign Training Node Chaubatia, Ranikhet . This is the Second Edition of annual bilateral joint exercise of both armies. It will continue till 19th March 2021. The first edition of the exercise was held at Uzbekistan in Nov 2019.
45 Soldiers each from Uzbekistan and Indian Army are participating in the exercise. Both contingents will be sharing their expertise and skills in the field of counter terrorist operations in mountainous/rural/urban scenario under UN mandate. The exercise will culminate into a 36 hours joint validation exercise scheduled from 17 to 18 March 21. The validation exercise will be a test bed for the soldiers of both armies as they would be undergoing the challenges of actual operations in such scenarios.
This joint exercise will definitely provide impetus to the ever growing military and diplomatic ties between the two nations and also reflects the strong resolve of both nations to counter terrorism.
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Ministry of Power
National Open Access Registry  goes live successfully
Administration of short-term open access in inter-state transmission system automated Payment gateway provided
National Open Access Registry  has successfully gone live from 1st May 2022. NOAR has been designed as an integrated single window electronic platform accessible to all stakeholders including open access participants, traders, power exchanges, national/regional/state load despatch centres for electronic processing of short-term open access application thereby automating the administration of the short-term open access in inter-state transmission system.
The NOAR platform shall act as a repository of information related to short term open access in inter-state transmission including standing clearance issued by RLDCs or SLDCs and short-term open access granted to the open access customers etc. and make such information available to the stakeholders online. Payment gateway provided for making payments and integrated with NOAR shall facilitate financial accounting and tracking of short-term open access transactions.
National Load Despatch Centre  operated by Power System Operation Corporation Limited  has been designated as the nodal agency for implementation and operation of NOAR. NOAR would be the key to facilitate faster electricity markets and enable integration of Renewable Energy  resources into the grid. NOAR will enable seamless market participation by the open access consumer with easier and faster access to the short-term electricity market, comprising of about 10% of all India demand.
NOAR is part of the Ministry of Power, Government of India’s initiative and the required regulatory framework has been notified by the CERC through operationalization of the 5th Amendment Regulation of Open Access in inter- State Transmission.
PIB Headquarters
International Yoga Day Celebration at HPCL
Ahmedabad, 21-06-2018
International Day of Yoga, is celebrated annually on 21 June since its inception in 2015. 4th International yoga day was observed and celebrated across the various locations of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. Large number of employees participated by doing Yog-Asanas at locations spread across the length and breadth of the country.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Extension of ESI Scheme to Arunachal Pradesh
In its continuous endeavor to cover more workers under ESI Scheme, Govt. of India has now extended the Employees'StateInsurance  Scheme for the first time to Arunachal Pradesh, with effect from 1st November, 2020. A notification to this effect has been issued by the Central Government for notifying the district of Papum Pare,under ESI Scheme.
All factories located in the district of Papum Pare of Arunachal Pradesh employing 10 or more persons shall become eligible for coverage under ESI Act 1948. The facility of online registration under ESI Scheme is available on the website www.esic.in and also on the “Shram Suvidha Portal” of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. No physical documents are required to be submitted for registration under ESI Act. The employees working in these factories, earning wages up to Rs. 21,000/- per month  shall be eligible for coverage under the ESI Scheme.
The covered employees and their dependants shall become eligible for host of benefits including Cashless Medical Care Services, Sickness Benefit, Maternity Benefit, Employment Injury Benefit and Dependant Benefit in case of death due to employment injury, Unemployment Benefit etc. Arrangements for medical care are being made through a newly opened Dispensary Cum Branch Office  at Itanagar.
ESI Scheme in India
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation is a pioneer Social Security organization providing comprehensive social security benefits like reasonable Medical Care and a range of Cash Benefits in times of need such as employment injury, sickness, death etc. It is covering about 3.49 Crores of family units of workers and providing matchless cash benefits and reasonable medical care to its 13.56 crore beneficiaries. Today, its infrastructure has increased many folds with 1520 Dispensaries /307 ISM Units and 159 ESI Hospitals, 793 Branch/Pay Offices and 64 Regional & Sub-Regional Offices. The ESI Scheme today stands implemented in 568 districts in all the States and Union Territories, except Lakshdweep.
Apart from various benefits, the employees covered under ESI Scheme are also entitled to unemployment allowance. There are two unemployment allowance schemes namely Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna  and Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Kalyan Yojna .
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address ceremony commemorating 1111th ‘Avataran Mahotsav’ of Bhagwan Shri Devnarayan Ji on 28th January
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the ceremony commemorating 1111th ‘Avataran Mahotsav’ of Bhagwan Shri Devnarayan Ji in Bhilwara, Rajasthan on 28th January at around 11:30 AM. Prime Minister will be the chief guest during the programme.
Bhagwan Shri Devnarayan Ji is worshipped by the people of Rajasthan, and his followers are spread across the length and breadth of the country. He is revered especially for his work towards public service.
Prime Minister's Office
Mizoram CM calls on PM
The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Shri Zoramthanga called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today.
The Prime Minister's office tweeted;
"The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Shri Zoramthanga called on PM @narendramodi."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.13 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
58,938 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 2,423
Active cases stand at 0.01%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.8%
247 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,41,46,781
163 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
91.21 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,56,040 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bahrain on cooperation in the field of Healthcare
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approvedthe signing of a Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Bahrain on cooperation in the field of Healthcare.
The MoU covers the following areas of cooperation:-
- Exchange of information including publications and research outcomes;
- Exchanging visits by governmental officials, academic staff, scholars, teachers, experts and students;
- Participating in workshops and training courses;
- Encouraging health and medical research activities at both the private-sector and the academic level; and
- Any other forms of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon.
A Working Group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this MoU.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
MSME Minister, Shri Nitin Gadkari Distributes Mobile Khadi Selling Units to Divyang People
Efforts to be made to distribute at least 500 such mobile selling units to divyang people in every district : Shri Gadkari
MoS for MSME Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi lays foundation of Silk Production cum Training Center at Choudwar in Odisha
A noble initiative of associating Divyang people with Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan was launched by Minister of MSME Shri Nitin Gadkari with distribution of mobile Khadi selling units in his Parliamentary Constituency of Nagpur on Gandhi Jayanti today. Shri Gadkari distributed E-rickshaws to 5 divyang people through video-conference. These beneficiaries will be able to sell various Khadi products like Khadi fabric, readymade clothes, food items, food spices and other locally made products in nearby villages. Another 5 mobile Khadi selling units will be distributed in the next few days.
Shri Gadkari lauded the initiative of KVIC saying this would empower the Divyang people by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. At the same time, he said, this will increase the sale of Khadi and thus prompt higher production by Khaid artisans. He said efforts will be made to distribute at least 500 such mobile selling units to divyang people in every district of India.
“This is the first-of-its-kind initiative in the country by KVIC. With these mobile selling units, our Divyang brothers will be able to earn a respectable and sustainable livelihood. As they go to different villages selling Khadi products, it will also increase the reach of Khadi to a larger population,” Shri Gadkari said.
In another initiative that will create local employment to Khadi Silk artisans, Minister of State for MSME, Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi laid the foundation of a Silk Production cum Training Center at Choudwar in Odisha. This is the first such unit in the Sate that will produce high quality Tussar Silk yarn.
On this occasion, Shri Sarangi said this is a major step towards empowering the local artisans and increasing the silk production in Odisha. He said Odisha is known for producing high quality Silk; however, for want of a local Silk production and training center, the raw material had to be procured from outside. “This will not only be helpful in training our artisans but create sustainable employment too,” Shri Sarangi said.
KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, who also joined the event through video-conference, said the Silk production cum training unit will give a big boost to the Silk activities in the State and assured that the unit will start functioning in the next two to three months.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Government efforts to avail easy financing to renewable energy generating companies
RBI includes bank loans up to a limit of ₹30 crore to finance such companies
The Government is making efforts for availability of easy financing to renewable energy generating companies. Reserve Bank of India has included bank loans up to a limit of ₹30 crore to borrowers for purposes like solar based power generators, biomass-based power generators, wind mills, micro-hydel plants and for renewable energy based public utilities, viz., street lighting systems and remote village electrification etc. under Priority Sector Lending classification. For individual households, the loan limit of ₹10 lakh per borrower is covered under the Guidelines. However, actual terms and conditions of the loans, including requirement of collateral security, vary among different banks/financial institutions  based on factors such as exposure of banks/FIs to the sector, credit worthiness of the borrower, risk perception, etc.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Finance
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Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills

The Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, has decided to notify the amounts for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the quarter ending June 2022 as under:
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Notified Amount for Auction of Treasury Bills


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Date of Auction
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91 Days
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182 Days
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364 Days
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Total
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06 April, 2022
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13,000
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13,000
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8,000
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34,000
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12 April, 2022
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13,000
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13,000
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8,000
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34,000
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20 April, 2022
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13,000
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13,000
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8,000
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34,000
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27 April, 2022
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13,000
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12,000
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8,000
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33,000
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04 May, 2022
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13,000
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12,000
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8,000
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33,000
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11 May, 2022
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13,000
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12,000
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8,000
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33,000
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18 May, 2022
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13,000
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12,000
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8,000
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33,000
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25 May, 2022
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13,000
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12,000
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8,000
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33,000
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01 June, 2022
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13,000
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12,000
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8,000
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33,000
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08 June, 2022
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13,000
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12,000
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8,000
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33,000
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15 June, 2022
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13,000
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12,000
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8,000
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33,000
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22 June, 2022
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13,000
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12,000
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8,000
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33,000
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29 June, 2022
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13,000
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12,000
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8,000
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33,000
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Total
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169,000
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159,000
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104,000
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432,000
The Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, will have the flexibility to modify the notified amount and timing for auction of Treasury Bills depending upon the requirements of the Government of India, evolving market conditions and other relevant factors, after giving due notice to the market. Thus, the calendar is subject to change, if circumstances so warrant, including for reasons such as intervening holidays. Such changes, if any, will be communicated through press releases.
The auction of Treasury Bills will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.No.4–W&M/2018, dated March 27, 2018 issued by the Government of India, as amended from time to time.
UPSC
Rescheduling of the Civil Services  Examination, 2021
Due to the prevailing conditions caused by the Novel Corona Virus , the Union Public Service Commission has deferred the Civil Services  Examination, 2021, which was scheduled to be held on 27th June, 2021. Now, this Examination will be held on 10th October, 2021.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Côte d’lvoire for cooperation in the field of Health
The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding  between Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene of the Republic of Cote d'lvoire on Cooperation in the field of Health.
The Memorandum of Cooperation covers the following areas of cooperation:-
- Exchange & training of medical doctors, officials, other health professionals and experts in the field of advanced medical technology, nuclear medicine, renal transplantation, cardiac surgery, nephrology, hemodialysis and medical research;
- Regulation of drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Assistance in development of human resources and setting up of health care facilities;
- Medical and health research development;
- Management of healthcare sector and public health services including medical evacuations;
- Procurement of generic and essential drugs and assistance in sourcing of drug supplies;
- Collaboration and research in the field of HIV/AIDS;
- Development and improving the techniques and strategies for epidemiological surveillance;
- Exchange of best practices in the field of primary health care;
- Sharing of know-how on management of hospitals and community healthcare centers;
- The promotion of public health and sharing of experiences in medical waste
- management;
- Health promotion and disease prevention;
- Non-Communicable Diseases;
- Occupational and Environmental Health;
- Medical Research; and
- Any other area of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon.
A Working Group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 93.94 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 7.64 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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93,94,54,695
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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7,64,75,975
More than 93.94crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 7.64Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves the Special Economic Zones  Bill, 2019
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved to introduce a Bill, namely, the Special Economic Zones  Bill, 2019 that is the Bill to replace the Special Economic Zones  Ordinance, 2019 . The Bill will be introduced in ensuing session of the Parliament.
After the amendment of sub-section  of section 2 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, a trust or any entity notified by the Central Government will be eligible to be considered for grant of permission to set up a unit in Special Economic Zones.